Mr. India (1987): Cast & Plot
Mr. India is a 1987 sci-fi drama directed by Shekhar Kapur, starring Anil Kapoor as Arun Verma / Mr. India, Satish Kaushik and Sridevi. It runs 2 hours 59 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 59m (179 min)
- Director
- Shekhar Kapur
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Narsimha Enterprises
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mr. India About?
The premise of Mr. India without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A kind‑hearted, impoverished man shelters a group of orphans in his home. After finding his late scientist father’s invisibility device, he uses it to become a hidden defender, confronting a power‑hungry megalomaniac in order to protect his adopted children and safeguard all of India.
Mr. India Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- acid
- superhero
- superhero action
- superhero sci fi
- evil scientist
- man slaps a woman
- cross dressing
- poverty
- man
- children
- orphan
- invisibility
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- gadget
- woman dresses as a man
- wet saree
- super villain
- news reporter
- henchman
- good versus evil
- dart
- reference to charlie chaplin
- charlie chaplin look alike
- beach
- death of child
- character name in title
Mr. India Cast & Characters
Anil Kapoor leads the cast as Arun Verma / Mr. India, with Satish Kaushik as Calendar and Sridevi as Seema Sohni. Directed by Shekhar Kapur; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Shekhar Kapur
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Anil Kapoor as Arun Verma / Mr. India -
Satish Kaushik as Calendar - Sridevi as Seema Sohni
- Ashok Kumar as Professor Sinha
Also Starring in Mr. India
· 11 more- Amrish Puri Mogambo
- Sharat Saxena Daaga
- Aanjjan Srivastav Baburam
- Annu Kapoor Mr. Gaitonde - Editor
- Yunus Parvez Maniklal
- Harish Patel Roopchand
- Aftab Shivdasani Orphan
- Ramesh Deo Police Officer
- Bob Christo Mr. Wolcott
- Ajit Vachani Teja
- Karan Nath Orphan
Mr. India Plot Summary
What happens in Mr. India from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Arun Verma is a compassionate street violinist who rents a shabby old house to shelter ten orphans, with Calendar lending a steady hand in keeping the household running. Despite his big heart, he constantly battles mounting debts and the constant pressure of keeping the children cared for, fed, and hopeful. Among his tenants is Seema Sohni, a local journalist who brings warmth and a touch of laughter to the crowded rooms, quickly forming a friendship with Arun and the other kids. Arun’s life takes a sharp turn when a family friend, the elderly Professor Sinha, passes along a remarkable piece of news and a hidden responsibility that will redefine everything he thought he understood about danger and opportunity.
Full summary
The whole story of Mr. India, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mr. India?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the street violinist who becomes the invisible protector?
Cars in Mr. India
23 cars on screen, including the 1974 Buick Electra 225 and the Chatelec unknown.
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1974 Buick Electra 225 Important role -
Chatelec unknown Important role -
Chatelec unknown Important role -
Custom Made Important role
Mr. India Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Mr. India - Der unsichtbare Held” and “印度先生”.
- Also known as
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- Mr. India - Der unsichtbare Held
- 印度先生
- Мистер Индия, მისტერ ინდოეთი
- Mr India
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Return of Mr. Superman, Indian and Krrish.
Mr. India FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mr. India, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. India?
Mr. India runs 2 hours 59 minutes (179 minutes).
When was Mr. India released?
Mr. India was released on May 25, 1987.
Who directed Mr. India?
Mr. India was directed by Shekhar Kapur.
More films by Shekhar Kapur Who is in the cast of Mr. India?
Mr. India stars Anil Kapoor as Arun Verma / Mr. India, Satish Kaushik as Calendar and Sridevi as Seema Sohni, among 15 credited actors.
Does Mr. India have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. India has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mr. India in?
The original language of Mr. India is Hindi.
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